Espahotel Plaza de España

The Espahotel Plaza de España offers the service of a hotel and the comfort of an apartment. With a handy location near the Royal Palace, shops and a tranquil park, as well as easy airport access and reasonable rates, this is a good practical accommodation option.

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Location

8/10

The modern building is on Plaza de España, a large square that is immediately adjacent to the Gran Vía, the shop-lined main avenue through the centre of the city. The Royal Palace is 10 minutes’ walk and the Oeste park is across the square. The Malasaña and Conde Duque neighbourhoods, with lots of bars, cafés and restaurants, are less than 10 minutes away. Plaza de España metro station, an easy trip from the airport with one change, is a two-minute walk away.

Style & character

7/10

The emphasis is on comfort and practicality in this 10-storey building, with smart, classic décor in soothing shades and a large reception area with a marble floor. The common areas and accommodation are in the process of being refurbished to improve the facilities and bring the décor up to date.

Service & facilities

7/10

This is a proper aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk. Receptionists are on hand to book trips, arrange car hire, offer advice on what to do and where to eat and generally sort out any queries or problems you may have. There is daily housekeeping and maintenance is to a high standard. As well as the usual laundry and dry cleaning of individual items of clothing, Espahotel Plaza de España also offers washing by the load for longer-term guests. There is a garage under the building, with direct lift access up to the reception, which costs €22 (£19) per day.

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Rooms

7/10

There are 79 studios and seven suites that have a separate lounge area, with elegant décor using a soft grey and blue colour scheme with carpeted or wooden floors. The studios are like a normal hotel room but with the added convenience of a kitchen, a double or two single beds (some triples available), with bedside sockets and reading lamps. All have a sofa, desk and safe. On the upper floors, some have spectacular views across the square to the Oeste and Casa de Campo parks and the Sierra de Guadarrama beyond.

The kitchens are well equipped with a fridge, hob, microwave, kettle and coffee machine. Some bathrooms have a tub with a shower, but the revamped ones have a large rain shower instead. There are plenty of toiletries and a basic hairdryer.

Food & drink

7/10

There is a café — open to the public — on the premises where guests can have a reasonably-priced buffet breakfast, including pastries, yogurts, charcuterie, cheee and fruit, as well as eggs cooked to order. You can also have breakfast served in the rooms. The café is open all day for drinks, snacks and meals and there are all sorts of places to eat in the surrounding streets (crossing the square takes you out of the tourist zone).